Once we finally arrived to museum we took notice of the pleasant airy and light white walls and arches of the building, a display of contemporary art in itself with a mediterran influence. It was designed by the Catalan architect Josep Lluís Sert who during the years of the Franco regime was the dean of architecture at Harvard University. The building, completed in 1975 was conceived like an open space, with large terraces and interior courtyards. This design allows for visitors to easily move around the building. It was expanded in 1986 to add a library and auditorium.The entry fee is 9 Euros for students and they offer headsets for an additional cost.

The artist was born April 20, 1893 in the seaport city of Barcelona. Miró's father was a watchmaker and his mother a goldsmith so from an early age he was exposed to the arts. The Foundation is currently the home to the largest most complete works of the artist with over 14,000 pieces: 217 paintings, 178 sculptures, 9 textiles, 4 ceramics, the almost complete graphic works and some 8,000 drawings. In addition there are works from young artists who experiment with the arts in the Espai 13 space. There are also temporary exhibitions of works of other painters.


Area Montjuïc
Address Avda. Miramar, Parc Montjuïc
Average Price €8.50
Public Transportation Poble Sec
Open Tuesday -Saturday 10am -7pm, Sunday 10am -2:30pm, Monday Closed

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Joan Miró